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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,041.81, 1,342,656.86 and 590,994.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,041.81, 1,342,656.86 and 590,994.78 is: 815,487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,041.81 : 1,342,656.86 = 590,994.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,041.81/1,342,656.86 = 590,994.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,041.81x = 1,342,656.86 × 590,994.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,041.81x = 793,503,192,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,503,192,636.22/973,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,487.25

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